Keyword: heuristics

Found 5460 papers in total
Using fractional primal–dual to schedule split intervals with demands
Using fractional primal–dual to schedule split intervals with demands
2006,
We consider the problem of scheduling jobs that are given as groups of...
A heuristic approach to minimize expected makespan in open shops subject to stochastic processing times and failures
A heuristic approach to minimize expected makespan in open shops subject to stochastic processing times and failures
2005,
Many real world situations exist where job scheduling is required. This is the case of...
Heuristics for flexible flowshop min-sum scheduling problem
Heuristics for flexible flowshop min-sum scheduling problem
2005,
We consider the non-preemptive flexible flowshop scheduling problem with a fixed...
An assignment-based local search method for solving vehicle routing problems
An assignment-based local search method for solving vehicle routing problems
2005,
In this paper, we propose an assignment-based local search method for solving vehicle...
An algorithm for the generalized vehicle routing problem with backhauling
An algorithm for the generalized vehicle routing problem with backhauling
2005,
The Vehicle Routing Problem with Backhauling deals with the supply of finished goods...
Heuristics for the lexicographic max-ordering vehicle routing problem
Heuristics for the lexicographic max-ordering vehicle routing problem
2006,
In this paper, we propose fast heuristics for the vehicle routing problem (VRP) with...
Min-energy voltage allocation for tree-structured tasks
Min-energy voltage allocation for tree-structured tasks
2006,
We study job scheduling on processors capable of running at variable voltage/speed to...
Improved heuristic for manpower shift planning with modified shift priorities
Improved heuristic for manpower shift planning with modified shift priorities
2006,
Consideration is given to a personnel planning problem, termed manpower shift planning...
Multi-objectives for incremental cell formation problem
Multi-objectives for incremental cell formation problem
2006,
Over the past three decades considerable amount of research work has been reported in...
Time-bounds for production networks
Time-bounds for production networks
2006,
Lower and upper time bounds are established for completing a task using a system that...
A heuristic approach for combined equipment-planning and routing in multi-layer Synchronous Digital Hierarchy and Wavelength Division Multiplex networks
A heuristic approach for combined equipment-planning and routing in multi-layer Synchronous Digital Hierarchy and Wavelength Division Multiplex networks
2006,
The paper deals with a multi-layer network design problem for a high-speed...
ARMS: An automated resource management system for British Telecommunications plc
ARMS: An automated resource management system for British Telecommunications plc
2006,
Accurate demand forecasting combined with resource planning is critical to a company's...
Designing a distribution network in a supply chain system: Formulation and efficient solution procedure
Designing a distribution network in a supply chain system: Formulation and efficient solution procedure
2006,
This paper addresses the distribution network design problem in a supply chain system...
A novel hybrid model for portfolio selection
A novel hybrid model for portfolio selection
2005,
As we know, the performance of the mean–variance approach depends on the...
Multi-item inventory systems with nonzero lead-times and probabilistic resource constraints
Multi-item inventory systems with nonzero lead-times and probabilistic resource constraints
2005,
The common resource constraint for inventory systems is a linear resource constraint...
Heuristic approach for minimizing the projection error in the integrated mapping
Heuristic approach for minimizing the projection error in the integrated mapping
2006,
In this paper, we have developed and examined a heuristic approach for minimizing the...
LAPS CARE – An operational system for staff planning of home care
LAPS CARE – An operational system for staff planning of home care
2006,
The health care system in Sweden and many other countries is facing increasing costs....
Rotational allocation of tasks to multifunctional workers in a service industry
Rotational allocation of tasks to multifunctional workers in a service industry
2006,
This paper deals with the assignment of tasks to the members of the multi-functional...
The general two-level storage management problem: A reconsideration of the KTNS-rule
The general two-level storage management problem: A reconsideration of the KTNS-rule
2006,
A two-level storage management problem arising in flexible manufacturing systems is...
Meta-heuristic approaches for part selection and tool allocation in flexible manufacturing systems
Meta-heuristic approaches for part selection and tool allocation in flexible manufacturing systems
2006,
Planning problems are crucial for providing an efficient use of a flexible...
Optimizing production smoothing decisions via batch selection for mixed-model just-in-time manufacturing systems with arbitrary setup and processing times
Optimizing production smoothing decisions via batch selection for mixed-model just-in-time manufacturing systems with arbitrary setup and processing times
2006,
This paper is concerned with the production smoothing problem that arises in the...
Lower bounds and heuristic algorithms for the ki-partitioning problem
Lower bounds and heuristic algorithms for the ki-partitioning problem
2006,
We consider the problem of partitioning a set of positive integers values into a given...
Job ordering and management of wearing tools
Job ordering and management of wearing tools
2006,
This article considers a scheduling problem arising in flexible manufacturing systems....
An algorithm for minimizing weighted earliness penalty in assembly job shops
An algorithm for minimizing weighted earliness penalty in assembly job shops
2006,
This paper addresses the problem of minimizing the weighted earliness penalty in...
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